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The Merit Principle vs Patronage in African Civil Service Appointments: Human Rights and Governance Considerations

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19539727
Published: February 8, 2026

Abstract

This article examines The Merit Principle vs Patronage in African Civil Service Appointments: Human Rights and Governance Considerations with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of Law. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2026). The Merit Principle vs Patronage in African Civil Service Appointments: Human Rights and Governance Considerations. African Trade and Investment Law (Law/Economics/Business crossover), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19539727
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Merit Principle vsPrinciple vs PatronageAfrican Civil ServiceCivil Service AppointmentsService Appointments HumanAppointments Human Rights

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